Kyle Okposo didn't make the U.S. Olympic team. He appears to be taking it in stride.

The New York Islanders winger is tied for ninth in the NHL 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists). He got there by scoring an overtime winner against the Chicago Blackhawks. Not bad. Even better — fans at Nassau Coliseum chanted "U-S-A" after he did it. That starts at about 2:40 of this video.

And then this from John Tavares:

Tavares: "I don't know if he thought David Poile's head was in the net and he was aiming for it" #Isles

On Wednesday, Poile and the rest of Team USA didn't pick Okposo largely over, according to Scott Burnside's all-access piece on the selection process, concerns about his ability to play on the international ice surface.

“I read that story. So obviously (ESPN) has some inside knowledge,” Okposo said before the game. “That part of it is a little bit frustrating, that they think I’m not built for the big (Olympic) ice, but that’s their opinion. I think I’ve proven myself on the big sheet from college and I’ve had a lot of international experience playing world championships with them. But that’s their viewpoint and, you know, that’s OK. … I wish them all the best.”